Wine country · WINE TOURS IN SANTORINI
The vines here are coiled into baskets on the ground and the wine tastes like the volcano. These 15 compare the estate counts, the sunset timing and whether food arrives with the pours.
Spend nine hours touring Santorini by comfortable coach, from Profitis Ilias and its island-wide views to Pyrgos, Emporio, Perissa Beach, and Oia. An English-speaking guide such as Mary, Yannis, Kim, or Marie adds local context, while a tasting of three wines brings a pleasant break before sunset.
“Overall a great day trip, other than the rainy day that we missed some beautiful spots.”
Visit three Santorini wineries, taste 12 wines with cheese, meats, and local snacks, and learn why volcanic soil and basket-trained vines shape the island’s wines. Choose the sunset departure for a full caldera sunset at Santo Wines. Guides such as Elena, Angelo, Marina, and Giannis lead the small-group outing.
“We had a great time! Angelo was super knowledgeable and fun. Loved the explanations, the details, and of course the wines and small bites! Learned about the wine making process and it was really cool to talk through the pairings and science behind the different wines as well. 10/10 would recommend this tour!”
Visit three Santorini wineries with a sommelier guide such as Nicholas, Constantine, or Rafael. Taste 10 local wines, learn how volcanic soil shapes Assyrtiko and Vinsanto, enjoy a Greek dinner, and finish with sunset views. Pickup and return transport are included.
“Such a wonderful experience. Nick is so knowledgeable and informative. Dinner was delicious with the pairing. Definitely recommend.”
Meet Chef Christos at Feggera in Megalochori for a 3.5-hour Greek cooking class. Prepare tzatziki, salad, tomato fritters, and pastitsio, then sit down to eat with island wine. The class suits beginners, families, and experienced cooks, with vegetarian and gluten-free options available.
“One of the best classes I’ve ever done, I highly recommend it! All of the dishes we made were absolutely incredible. It was one of the best meals we ate on our entire vacation. We learned lots of good tips and tricks and overall just can’t recommend enough.”
This 4 to 4.5-hour small-group tour visits three Santorini wineries, with 12 tastings, Greek cheese and tapas, vineyard visits, and a sunset at Santo Winery. English-speaking guides such as Mary, Angelo, Giannis, and Kristine bring wine culture to life in groups of up to 10.
“Our wine tour was the BEST! Angelo was very knowledgeable, hospitable, cordial, and fun! We highly recommend Angelo. We think the other wine tours at the wineries were watching us because we were having so much fun. We learned about Santorini wine, wine in general, wine pairing, and other wine related knowledge. We laughed so hard with all the fun. We are still talking about this activity. It was the perfect afternoon activity. The sunset at the last winery was beautiful. There were 6 in our group-3 couples, my husband and our adult children with partners. All of us would 100% recommend this wine tour.”
This 5 to 7 hour Santorini tour combines Oia, Pyrgos, Prophet Elias, Emporio, and Red Beach, with optional Akrotiri and a €20 wine tasting at Artemis Karamolegos Winery. A local guide such as Yota or Penny leads the way in a small group of up to 12.
“This tour was exceptional! We saw the island from top to bottom. The information provided was vast. I highly recommend this tour.”
Spend 4.5 hours visiting three Santorini wineries by air-conditioned Mercedes minivan. A local guide such as Muriel, George, or Maria leads the way, with 12 wine samples, cheese, olives, and views. Stops may include Estate Argyros, Art Space, Anhydrous, and other island estates.
“Themis was amazing. He drove us around and as a Greek American was able to share many insights that resonated with us. The wineries were amazing. Our favorite was ArtSpace winery as well as Estate Agyros. Highly recommend both on your trip.”
Spend four hours visiting three Santorini wineries, from basket-vine vineyards to Santo Winery’s caldera views. Taste Assyrtiko, Nykteri, Vinsanto, and other Greek wines with cheese and snacks, guided in English by hosts such as Giannis, Angelo, or Mary.
“Excellent wine tasting experience! Our guide Giannis was fabulous! Very knowledgeable and great sense of humor. He really made the tour special. The wine and food were so good. Top notch and experience!”
Spend three hours visiting three Santorini wineries with a Greek and English-speaking guide. Taste local whites, reds, rosés, and dessert wines, tour the underground Koutsoyannopoulos Wine Museum, and enjoy caldera views from Venetsanos Winery. Comfortable transfers are included.
“Georgia was a great guide. The three wineries were great, Roussos gave us a tour of the cellar which was interesting, and wines at each place were good. We had a white, a red or rosé and a dessert wine in each place, with small snacks at each. The tour overran slightly but we were happy to have more time tasting! Small group, 6 guests plus guide and driver, on a comfortable minibus. We'd definitely recommend this tour!”
Sail Santorini’s caldera on a traditional wooden boat with a small group of up to 10. Your English-speaking crew takes you past Red Beach, the hot springs, Black Mountain, and Thirassia Island, with swimming, snorkeling, Greek food, local wine, and an optional sunset.
“Great time, beautiful vessel, competent friendly crew, plenty of space for everyone onboard and a tasty BBQ lunch. The local wine was good too. Great value for money.”
At a private venue by Kamari’s Black Beach, an English-speaking chef guides you through Greek dishes such as tomato fritters, moussaka, salad, and feta pie. You will taste Santorini wines, enjoy lunch with Vinsanto, and receive recipes to take home. Groups are limited to 10.
“An excellent afternoon cooking a range of Greek dishes. Our Chef, Jason & the sous chef were brilliant. Plenty of wine & plenty of food. Great company and a fantastic time”
Travel by minivan with a small group of up to eight, visiting Santorini wineries for cellar tours, local snacks, 10 wine tastings, and a five-course meal. Guides such as Nikolas, Constantine, Rafael, and George explain the island’s volcanic grapes, with a sunset stop often finishing the evening.
“We were picked up promptly in a comfortable van at a location very near our hotel. Nickolas greeted us with a smile and a very engaging personality. He was well informed about the wineries, their products and the island itself. We had a delicious 5 course meal accompanied by a different wine for each course at the first winery. We stopped at a vineyard along the way to the second winery where Nickolas explained to us the process of growing grapes on the island. At the second winery we enjoyed select wines with the most gorgeous sunset. They even gave us blankets while we watched the sun go down. This…”
Spend five hours visiting three Santorini wineries in a small group of up to 10 people. Taste Assyrtiko, Vinsanto, rosé, and other local wines with cheese and Greek snacks, while guides such as Gregory, Michael, and Constantina explain the island’s wine traditions before sunset.
“This was an amazing experience, so glad we did it! Constantina was a great guide and going to the different vineyards to learn the history was an awesome experience. The last winery had an amazing view off a cliff in Santorini and then Constantina took us to a Sunset spot. Highly recommend!”
Spend 4.5 hours tasting at least 12 Santorini wines and 3 local beers, with hotel pickup, small groups, and stops at Art Space, Estate Argyros, and a final winery chosen by availability. Guides such as Billy, John, Panos, and Yiannis also share island history.
“Our guide was fantastic and so was our driver. The wineries were wonderful but honestly the guide made our trip. He truly cared about everyone on the tour and their experience. 11 out of 10 experience and totally worth the money.”
Spend five hours visiting Hatzidakis Winery and Santorini Wine Museum, tasting about eight volcanic wines with an English-speaking guide. Finish at Sun Spirit in Oia with reserved sunset seating, wine, and snacks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and guides such as Mary, Susanna, and Yiannis add local insight.
“Yiannis and Mikhailis were incredible! The best part of our trip to Santorini, so kind and informative, I wish they were our guide and driver for every excursion. If I could give 10 stars I would - honestly could not recommend more!!!!”
Cellar doors, tasting rooms and the long lunches in between.
